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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 323 pages) , digital, PDF file(s)

ISBN: 9780511902574

Content: Astrobiology is an exciting interdisciplinary field that seeks to answer one of the most important and profound questions: are we alone? In this volume, leading international experts explore the frontiers of astrobiology, investigating the latest research questions that will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels. What is the earliest evidence for life on Earth? Where are the most likely sites for life in the Solar System? Could life have evolved elsewhere in the Galaxy? What are the best strategies for detecting intelligent extraterrestrial life? How many habitable or Earth-like exoplanets are there? Progress in astrobiology over the past decade has been rapid and, with evidence accumulating that Mars once hosted standing bodies of liquid water, the discovery of over 500 exoplanets and new insights into how life began on Earth, the scientific search for our origins and place in the cosmos continues

Note: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) , Part I. Introduction ; Inauguration of the study week on astrobiology , Part II. Origins of Planets and Life: 2. Towards a theory of life , Part III. History of Life on Earth: 5. The early Earth , Part IV. Habitability of the Solar System: 8. Early Mars -- cradle or cauldron? , Part V. Exoplanets and Life in the Galaxy: 11. Searches for habitable exoplanets

Additional Edition: ISBN 9781107006416

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Language: English

DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511902574

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Format: 1 online resource (xi, 323 pages) : , digital, PDF file(s).

ISBN: 9780511902574 (ebook)

Content: Astrobiology is an exciting interdisciplinary field that seeks to answer one of the most important and profound questions: are we alone? In this volume, leading international experts explore the frontiers of astrobiology, investigating the latest research questions that will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels. What is the earliest evidence for life on Earth? Where are the most likely sites for life in the Solar System? Could life have evolved elsewhere in the Galaxy? What are the best strategies for detecting intelligent extraterrestrial life? How many habitable or Earth-like exoplanets are there? Progress in astrobiology over the past decade has been rapid and, with evidence accumulating that Mars once hosted standing bodies of liquid water, the discovery of over 500 exoplanets and new insights into how life began on Earth, the scientific search for our origins and place in the cosmos continues.

Note: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). , Introduction -- , Inauguration of the study week on astrobiology / , Astrobiology -- a new synthesis / , Origins of Planets and Life: , Towards a theory of life / , Terran metabolism: the first billion years / , Planet formation / , History of Life on Earth: , The early Earth / , Evolution of a habitable planet / , Our evolving planet: from dark ages to evolutionary renaissance / , Habitability of the Solar System: , Early Mars -- cradle or cauldron? / , Large habitable moons: Titan and Europa / , Small habitable worlds / , Exoplanets and Life in the Galaxy: , Searches for habitable exoplanets / , Review of known exoplanets / , Characterizing exoplanet atmospheres / , If you want to talk to ET, you must first find ET /

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URL: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511902574

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Format: XI, 323 S. , Ill., graph. Darst.

Edition: 1. publ.

ISBN: 9781107006416

Language: English

Subjects: Biology

Keywords: Astrobiologie

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Format: 1 online resource (xi, 323 pages) : , digital, PDF file(s).

ISBN: 1-316-08933-9 , 1-139-79375-6 , 1-139-77634-7 , 1-139-78237-1 , 1-139-77938-9 , 0-511-90257-3 , 1-139-78337-8 , 1-283-71459-0 , 1-139-77786-6

Content: "Astrobiology is an exciting interdisciplinary field that seeks to answer one of the most important and profound questions: Are we alone? In this volume, leading international experts explore the frontiers of astrobiology, investigating the latest research questions that will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels. What is the earliest evidence for life on Earth? Where are the most likely sites for life in the Solar System? Could life have evolved elsewhere in the Galaxy? What are the best strategies for detecting intelligent extraterrestrial life? How many habitable or Earth-like exoplanets are there? Progress in astrobiology over the past decade has been rapid and, with evidence accumulating that Mars once hosted standing bodies of liquid water, the discovery of over 500 exoplanets, and new insights into how life began on Earth, the scientific search for our origins and place in the cosmos continues. The book is based on a meeting at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which gathered leading researchers to present state-of-the-art reviews on their research and address topics at the forefront of astrobiology"--

Note: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). , Machine generated contents note: Part I. Introduction: Introduction and welcome Cardinal Ljolo; 1. Astrobiology - a new synthesis J. Baross and C. Impey; Part II. Origins of Planets and Life: 2. Towards a theory of life S. Benner and P. Davies; 3. Terran metabolism: the first billion years S. Copley and R. Summons; 4. Planet formation S. Raymond and W. Benz; Part III. History of Life on Earth: 5. The early Earth F. Westall and F. Selsis; 6. Evolution of a habitable planet J. Kasting and J. Kirschvink; 7. Our evolving planet: from dark ages to evolutionary renaissance A. Knoll and E. Gaidos; Part IV. Habitability of the Solar System: 8. Early Mars - cradle or cauldron? A. Azua-Bustos, R. Pierrehumbert and R. Vicuna; 9. Large habitable moons: Titan and Europa A. Coustenis and M. Blanc; 10. Small habitable worlds J. Castillo-Rogez and J. Lunine; Part V. Exoplanets and Life in the Galaxy: 11. Searches for habitable exoplanets S. Seager; 12. Review of known exoplanets C. Lovis and D. Minniti; 13. Characterizing exoplanet atmospheres G. Tinetti; 14. If you want to talk to ET, you must first find ET J. Tarter and C. Impey; Index. , English

Additional Edition: ISBN 1-107-00641-4

Language: English